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Community Relations Commission Vacancy
The City of Durango is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Community Relations Commission. The deadline to accept applications is Friday, May 31st at 4:30 p.m. If interested, you can view information about the board on the City website under "Government". To fill out the application online, please
click here.
New Trash & Recycling Ordinance
The City has recently updated the trash and recycling ordinance that sets new requirements for storing trash and recycling containers. On the day of collection, containers cannot be out for curbside collection before 6 a.m. and must be out of the public right-of-way by 8 p.m. These provisions are intended to help decrease the number of bear-human conflicts within our community. The ordinance takes effect April 15th, 2013. To view the City Ordinance please
click here.
Durango Bear-Proofing Study
The City of Durango is partnering with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CWP) to conduct a three-year study on effective methods for reducing bear-human conflicts. As part of the study, approximately 900 city residents will receive wildlife-resistant garbage containers free of charge. These containers will be delivered during the months of March, April and May. Please click below on related documents.
News Release | Resident Notification Letter | Bear Study Map | Bear Study Areas
2012 Downtown Durango Sidewalk Improvement Project
The City of Durango wishes to provide the best possible walking experience along Main Avenue for visitors and locals in Downtown Durango. To improve the existing experience, the City together with a grant from the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program, have funded the replacement of worn out and disheveled sidewalks in the downtown Durango area. The project design and drawings have been modified to reflect the new construction schedule, as well as indicating that all trees will remain. To view the revised design and drawings click here.
Land Use & Development Code Revision
Currently, the city is revising the comprehensive code and all applicable development regulations. Check the City Council schedule of meetings to find out the dates and topics of upcoming meetings, or you can make comments by
clicking here. Select "Code Drafts", then "View" and the Code sections will be listed on the left hand side.
US 160/US 550 Durango Continuous Flow Intersection
The City of Durango has been working closely with CDOT to ensure that the proposed reconfiguration of the intersection of Highways 550 and 160 by the Doubletree meets all the needs of the various users in the safest possible way. CDOT is requesting feedback on all aspects of the planned Continuous Flow Intersection (CFI) project, which will also affect Camino Del Rio up to 8th Avenue, and 160 West to Roosa Ave.
- For information on the CFI including a video on how it will work, please click here.
- To see a recent summary of the Bicycle oriented intersection improvements please see the Durango Wheel Club Summary by clicking here.
- To make comments or request additional information on the CFI project, email Tommy Humphrey with CDOT or call 970-385-3637 or email Amber Blake with the City of Durango or call 970-375-4949
- Trails 2000 is your local trails organization that plans, builds and maintains the trails; educates trail users and encourages connectivity on road, path and trail. For more information, visit: www.trails2000.org
City of Durango Adopted Budget
To view the budget click here. The document is large and may take a few moments to download.
Looking for info on the City's Organically Managed Lands? Click here.
Single Stream in 2013: Upcoming Changes to the City's Recycling Program
Be one of the first to
sign up for the new single stream recycling program. For more details visit the City of Durango's
Recycling home page.
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